Experienced Social Worker

General information Reference 005111 Closing Date 29/05/2026 Service Area Directorate Adult Services Service Area Adult Services Contact Team Vacancy Details Category Social Care - Adult Social Care Job Title Experienced Social Worker Grade BBU11 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU11 41,771 - 45,091 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Social Worker to join the Adult Services Contact Team.
This is a fast paced and rewarding role at the heart of our service where you will be the first point of contact for individuals, families and professionals seeking support. You will play a crucial role in triaging referrals, undertaking assessments, managing risk and ,asking timely decisions to ensure people receive the right support.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, resilient and able to work independently and as part of a team. In support we offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision and opportunities for professional development
How to Apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 29th May 2026 Interview Date(s): 18th & 19th June 2026
Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interview Schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
The Council has a sponsorship licence, and may be able to offer visa sponsorship to candidates for this post that are based in the UK
Enhanced DBS Post This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) N/A Work Pattern Monday to Friday Is this an enhanced DBS role? Yes Is this a politically restricted role? No Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker? Yes Vacancy Location Location Bedfordshire Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? Yes